School Bus and Driving Safety

This past week, we have seen some pretty horrifying accidents involving children at their bus stops. What can we do as parents to help make sure this does not happen to our children?

Check in with Elderly Neighbors

Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2018

As the season gets cooler, don't forget to check in on your elderly neighbors.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

Posted on Tuesday, October 02, 2018

When a baby dies before it is born or soon after birth, parents are burdened with the task of saying goodbye to someone they barely had a chance to know. They must accept that a life has ended, even though it barely began.

Finding a Good Mechanic

Posted on Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Having car issues? The least of your concern should be finding a good mechanic you can trust that will not cost you an arm or a leg.

Finding a Good Doctor

Posted on Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Finding a good doctor can be challenging but it shouldn't have to be.

Choosing a New Vehicle and Financing

Posted on Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Thinking about financing a new to you vehicle? Think twice about those hidden numbers!

News Stories on Facebook

Posted on Monday, August 20, 2018

Do you know if you are following a trusted news source on Facebook?

Back to School

Posted on Monday, July 23, 2018

Back to school is just around the corner - are you ready? We know we are!

Ways to stay cool in the summer

Posted on Friday, June 15, 2018

It's hot outside. How about some fun ways to stay cool this summer for the whole family?

6 Online Activities That are Fun, Educational, and Safe for Kids on a Rainy Day

Posted on Thursday, June 14, 2018

Today's parents know that the internet is full of sites that are inappropriate and even unsafe for children. That doesn't mean it's all bad, and with supervision, the online world can be both fun and educational. These online activities are perfect for the next time your kids are stuck inside and bored on a rainy day.

FBI's most wanted

Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2018

The FBI has a wonderful website dedicated to finding wanted offenders. They have a whole page dedicated to CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN as well as HUMAN TRAFFICKING. Do you know any of these people?

Is Facebook using your data without you knowing?

Posted on Thursday, June 14, 2018

Many of us have Facebook on our desktops and computers. I'm sure you have seen friends playing games, often inviting you to play against these little addictive free games.

Down Syndrome Awareness

Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2018

Down Syndrome is a congenital disorder arising from a chromosome defect, causing intellectual impairment and physical abnormalities including short stature and a broad facial profile. It arises from a defect involving chromosome 21, usually an extra copy (trisomy-21).

Time to talk to your children

Posted on Wednesday, March 14, 2018

PRIVATE PARTS!
Let's honestly chat for a second...who was the first person to talk to you about your private parts and how they work?
Was it a friend or neighbor?
Was it your school?
Was it an older sibling or cousin?
Was it your parents?

When is enough enough?

Posted on Thursday, February 15, 2018

So far this year, the United States has seen 18 school shootings, 8 of those school shootings have resulted in a death. What can be done to stop this happening at schools our children attend?

The United States (and other countries) Public Sex Offender Registries

Posted on Thursday, June 14, 2018

The United States is the only country that has a sex offender registry that is available to the public. There are other countries that have registries, but they seem to be available only to government workers.

Human Trafficking and Service Workers / Providers

Posted on Tuesday, January 23, 2018

January is Human Trafficking Awareness month. Family Watchdog feels that Human Trafficking should be talked about year long. We are kicking off this year's blog entry with more information on Human Trafficking.

Staying Safe in the cold

Posted on Thursday, December 21, 2017

With the cold season fast approaching, and here already for most of us, we wanted to highlight winter safety. Too many cold weather incidents happen yearly, most of them easily prevented. Check out the following tips and pointers we have gathered for your reading (and learning) pleasure.

Human Trafficking - What you need to know

Posted on Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Human trafficking is very real! It could be in YOUR hometown - do you know what human trafficking is and what to look for?

Using Family Watchdog

Posted on Friday, December 01, 2017

Learn how to use our site www.familywatchdog.us to find registered sex offenders in all 50 US states, territories and native American tribes. We are 100% free and easy to use!

Learning about your ancestry

Posted on Friday, November 17, 2017

One of us at Family Watchdog recently participated in a 23 and me study and was granted the opportunity to receive a free DNA ancestry kit for participating. We were shocked to find how simple and quick the process was and how in depth the DNA can go.

November is National Diabetes Awareness month.

Posted on Thursday, November 02, 2017

November is National Diabetes Awareness month.

Halloween and Sex Offenders

Posted on Friday, October 20, 2017

Family Watchdog gets hundreds of e-mails around Halloween asking "What are the laws in regards to sex offenders and Halloween?"

Online Shopping Safety

Posted on Monday, October 09, 2017

Many people now use online services to do their shopping. Some people use online retailers, while others shop from online boutiques. Now you can even buy second hand "garage sale" items online - from places like Craigslist, Letgo and the Facebook marketplace.

Delphi Murder Update

Posted on Monday, October 02, 2017

Could they have found the murderer?

Family Watchdog Resource List

Posted on Thursday, September 07, 2017

Family Watchdog would like to introduce the new RESOURCE LIST that we were able to gather up and composite for our followers.

INDIANA: Are you checking out your childcare options?

Posted on Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Please check out this NEW site from Indiana.gov - it's the new CHILD ABUSE REGISTRY put into effect based on "Kirk's Law".

Mandatory Reporting... What you need to know

Posted on Monday, July 31, 2017

Did you know that all school officials and caregivers are Mandatory Reporters for Child abuse? Just like Doctors and Nurses, they are required by law to report any form of abuse they think has/is occurring to a child.

Pervert Park

Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Pervert Park follows the everyday lives of the sex offenders in the park as they struggle to reintegrate into society.

Make Someone's Day Better

Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2017

How to Make someone's day better! 15 simple ideas

Home Invasions - stay safe

Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2017

2,000,000 home burglaries are reported each year in the United States. The highest percentage of burglaries occur during the summer months.

Summer Festivals

Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2017

With summer in full swing, I wanted to touch base with our readers about summer safety. Not the usual stuff you see in our newsletters, but something we haven't even talked about yet - summer festivals. Sure, they are super fun for both adults and children, but are they 100% safe? Read through our newest blog to help plan your day out with your town and family!

Summer Storms

Posted on Friday, June 09, 2017

Have you been hit with spring storms this past week?

Learn the signs of child grooming

Posted on Tuesday, May 09, 2017

As promised in our last blog entry, we were going to touch base with child grooming and the warning signs of your child being groomed by an older adult.

Teacher/Student Relationships

Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2017

We have seen it on the news, we have seen it on Lifetime - inappropriate teacher/student relationships. But what defines an inappropriate student/teacher relationship? Not all unhealthy t/s relationships derive around sexual contact.

Family Watchdog Bites Back

Posted on Monday, April 24, 2017

It's what we do - look for sex offender's in your neighborhood FOR you FOR free!

Teenagers and Technology

Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Working for Family Watchdog for so long, I have always pushed safety with children's cell phones and tablets. But how did I score with my own kid? Not so well. I am learning just how tricky kids these days really are - and just how easy it is to hide a conversation.

Polly Franks Fights Back

Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2017

Polly Franks has served as an advocate for victims of violent crime, particularly childhood sexual abuse since 1995. Her commitment to this cause stems from her experience as the mother of two children who were victimized by a former neighbor and family friend who turned out to be a convicted serial predator from another state.

How to help someone addicted to drugs

Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2017

Do you have someone you care about that is addicted to drugs or alcohol but refusing to get help on their own? Family Watchdog got the low-down scoop on what you can do to help them get the help they need.

Baby Monitors and Family Cameras being hacked around the US

Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2017

In the past few years, families have come forward saying their children's baby monitors or nanny cams have been hacked by complete strangers.

Teen dating and domestic violence

Posted on Wednesday, March 08, 2017

Do you have a teenager that you care about that's in the dating scene right now? We highly suggest you take the time to read our blog and sit down with her/him and have a conversation about dating the safe way.

Choosing a pet

Posted on Monday, June 19, 2017

Family Watchdog normally highlights safety issues and hot topics in our blog. But this blog, we wanted to dedicate a whole entry to highlight pet adoption, vetting and safety tips, from our family to yours.

Child Abuse in Daycare - Picking a Daycare

Posted on Friday, February 03, 2017

Once again daycares are in the news with children being abused and neglected. It seems like it is a never ending story with a child coming home from daycare bruised and beaten. How can we come together and make sure this does not happen? Leaving your child with someone is a hard thing to do, your using your best judgment to make sure they are being taken care of while you are at work. And who knows your child best besides you? It's up to you to make sure that they are safe.

Survivor Speaks out and Fights Back!

Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Polly Franks is s survivor of sexual abuse and she is not staying quiet! She is releasing her new book, "Devil at my Door" this upcoming month. Franks is also fighting back by starting "It's not your fault" organization that runs "Operation Fuzzy" and gives back to children who are victims of child sexual abuse. And while Franks is busy promoting her new book and running Operation Fuzzy, she still maintains a online store packed full of safety items including Tasers, alarms and cameras!

Kidnapped

Posted on Tuesday, January 17, 2017

On July 10, 1998 -- the day KaMiyah Mobley disappeared -- a kidnapper dressed as a nurse, in a blue smock with flowers and surgical gloves, was captured in grainy surveillance video at the hospital.

Human Trafficking / Slavery Awareness Month

Posted on Monday, January 09, 2017

Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery - - a multi-billion dollar criminal industry that denies freedom to 20.9 million people around the world. And no matter where you live, chances are it's happening nearby. From the girl forced into prostitution at a truck stop, to the man discovered in a restaurant kitchen, stripped of his passport and held against his will. All trafficking victims share one essential experience: the loss of freedom.

Phone Scams

Posted on Wednesday, December 07, 2016

Thousands of US citizens may have been targeted in a huge tax scam run from call centres in Mumbai, where hundreds of workers were allegedly trained to speak in American accents in order to steal tens of millions of dollars, Indian police have said.

About 700 people are being investigated over what is believed to have been one of the biggest such scams in India's history, which involved workers posing as US tax officials, according to Paramvir Singh, the police commissioner of Thane.

Natural Emergencies

Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Natural Emergencies

What do you do to prepare for natural disasters such as tornados, earthquakes or wildfires? Is there anything you can do?

Help! There is a Registered Sex Offender in my neighborhood!

Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2016

When searching Family Watchdog, I am sure that the average user has found sex offenders residing around their residence. What does that mean for the safety of yourself and your children? What can you do to protect yourself and your family? What are your rights as well as the RSO's rights to reside where they want to? Can they live near a school or park? Are they all bad people? We are going to try our best to answer your questions.

Election Day 2016

Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2016

While Family Watchdog has decided to stay out of the light of the elections, we want to remind you that you still need to get out there and vote today if you have not already. 80-100 MILLION Americans will not vote this year! (only around 4 million are ineligible to vote due to residency requirements or stat laws that bar ex-felons from voting.) In 2012 only 53.6% of eligible Americans voted in the elections. This year they expect a slightly higher turn out. But still, that is nuts! Don't you care about your children's future America?

Online Social Media Safety

Posted on Friday, November 04, 2016

You can never be too safe on social media. Remember the basics!
Don't share personal information.
Make sure your profiles are set to private.
Never post your children's school or photos to the public.
If you feel uncomfortable about someone, delete, block and report!

Reporting a Crime

Posted on Tuesday, November 01, 2016

Family Watchdog often gets emails with tips about sex offenders. Sometimes the writer of the email is wanting to report a known sex offender for something or they want to report a sex crime that happened where the sex offender has not been caught yet. Here at Family Watchdog, we cannot submit those tips to where they need to go to be seen.

Domestic Abuse, it's time to talk

Posted on Thursday, October 27, 2016

If you are being abused by your partner, know there is nothing you have done or are doing to cause the abuse. It is solely the choice of the abuser to abuse. It may seem impossible to escape your abuser, change your circumstances, or find the help you need, but it is possible. However, you know your abuser best, so think carefully through your situation and circumstances and do what is the best for you.

Jared Fogle's Wife Sues Subway

Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2016

INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) - Jared Fogle's ex-wife will speak to the media today about a lawsuit filed on her behalf.

Katie McLaughlin will discuss the litigation filed against Subway.

According to court documents, the lawsuit alleges that Subway knew of Jared Fogle's "depravities" and "failed to act as a corporation should."

The legal complaint alleges that Subway received reports on at least three occasions regarding "Jared's sexual interest in and activity with children." Following two of those reports, the lawsuit alleges that Subway responded "by sending a public relations employee to ask Jared about the allegations." The lawsuit says Subway admitted that the third complaint was "not properly escalated or acted upon."
Read the full news story here: http://www.wthr.com/article/jared-fogles-ex-wife-to-sue-subway

Keeping your home safe with the holidays coming up

Posted on Friday, October 21, 2016

2,000,000 home burglaries are reported each year in the United States.
About 30 percent of all burglaries are through an open or unlocked window or door.
Nearly 66 percent of all burglaries are residential (home) break-ins.
Renters are just as likely to be the victims of property crime as homeowners.
The highest percentage of burglaries occur during the summer months.
Homes without security systems are up to 300% more likely to be broken into.

Gun Safety

Posted on Friday, October 21, 2016

Every nine hours a child or teen was killed in a firearm-related accident or suicide in 2002.
40% of American households with children own guns.
1.69 MILLION Kids 18 and under in the United States are living with a loaded and unlocked firearm.
Two-thirds of students in grades 6-12 say they can obtain a firearm in 24 hours.
What can you do about it?

Brock Turner

Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2016

How do "we the people" feel about Brock Turner?
The January 2015 assault - digital penetration - was stopped by two men on bicycles who noticed that the victim wasn't moving, authorities said. Turner, who was 19 at the time, fled, but the witnesses tackled him and held him until police arrived, according to the Santa Clara District Attorney's Office.